RESOLUTION NO. 500
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES AT MERCY HOUSE
Introduced: 12/8/25
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to New York State Social Services Law, local social services districts are required to provide emergency and transitional shelter to public assistance eligible homeless individuals and families, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless regarding emergency and transitional shelter services at Mercy House in an amount not to exceed $919,437 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless will operate Mercy House, a 20-bed facility which serves six adult females and 14 adult males, and will assist residents who apply for Temporary Assistance to address the factors that cause an individual to be homeless, secure permanent housing or appropriate residential placement, and develop an independent living plan while providing three meals a day, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into agreement with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Albany, NY 12210 regarding emergency and transitional shelter services at Mercy House in an amount not to exceed $919,437 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.